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Paddle Steamer Waverley

Cowal Highland Gathering

The annual Highland Games have been taking place since 1894.

Dunoon

Why not go for a walk in the pleasant gardens or along the waterfront?

Welcome to our website for Dunoon.

For generations many Clydesiders have been sailing “doon the watter” to Dunoon, and we invite you to join the many who have made the journey. Whether you are coming for the annual Cowal Highland Games, a music concert at the Queen’s Hall, a sail aboard the Paddle Steamer Waverley, or a good old walk along the promenade, you will find Dunoon a warm and welcoming place for you and all the family.

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The Paddle Steamer Waverley is the world's last ocean-going paddle steamer - and it sails from Dunoon! Based in Glasgow, this iconic symbol of Clyde seamanship is familiar to anyone from the West Coast of Scotland. It's handsomely painted funnels puffing white steam, combined with the happy chug of its paddles, always make the Waverley a welcome sight.

Just as generations of Clydesiders have headed "Doon the Watter" the Rothesay, so have they come to Dunoon, sailing across from Gourock and Greenock for their summer holiday on the banks of the Firth of Clyde. The town has indeed resurged as a tourist destination. Visitors will typically come by ferry from Gourock and Greenock, by car from the north (Arrochar / Inveraray / Oban direction), or landing at the Dunoon Pier in style...

The Holy Loch was used during the Second World War as a Royal Navy submarine base. The Navy had a depot ship in the bay, HMS Forth, and used the loch as a submarine trial playground. They also used to hide ships in the loch, which is geographically not far from Glasgow, and yet out of sight and the normal course of navigation up the Clyde...